Monthly meeting: fracktivists and pipeline fighters
March 12th at 7:30 pm
Although the climate movement in New York State is mighty, fossil fuel companies keep trying to turn the clock back. Come hear about two new proposals to extend the reach of fossil fuels here in New York. Nick Katkevich from the Sierra Club will update us on a plan to expand a pipeline network in the Hudson Valley, and Eric Weltman from Food & Water Watch will tell us about a scheme to frack (yes, frack) in New York's Southern Tier. What can we do to help our allies elsewhere in the state? This promises to be a fiery meeting so make sure to register online now!
Join 350Brooklyn in Albany!
March 13th and March 20th
It’s an amazing feeling to be part of a crowd of climate champions filling the halls of our state capitol with noise, energy, and optimism. Our state legislative advocacy is in full swing, and we have two opportunities to join our friends and allies at in-person mobilizations in the state capitol in March. We’ll rally, lobby, and make some noise outside the Governor’s office. Join Renewable Heat Now on March 13 to promote the NY HEAT Act, and join NY Renews on March 20 to promote the Climate, Jobs, and Justice package and budget. Come to one or both, but be part of the action, and make your voice heard in the halls of power! Bus transportation is available for those that RSVP. (Thanks to Ken Schles for the photo above!)
Join 350Brooklyn’s Mermaid Parade debut!
Be part of 350Brooklyn's first-ever contingent in the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Our theme: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The parade is June 22 and we want to gauge interest since registration is already beginning. Sign up online to get involved!
Green and Healthy Schools
As part of Climate Families NYC, 350Brooklyn's Families group, is advocating for "Green and Healthy Schools." In the face of global climate change, our schools need retrofitting to protect them from flooding, upgraded ventilation systems to address wildfire smoke, and electrification to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Sign their petitions to Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams, or if you have kids they can also contribute by writing/drawing letters. Check out the outreach toolkit to help spread the word!
Climate Check: engaging with climate action through art
Tune into a very inspiring discussion on our podcast on how art can empower us to take collective action. Our guest is Chantal Bilodeau, a Montreal-born, New York-based playwright whose work focuses on the intersection of storytelling and climate change. She is the founder of the Arts & Climate Initiative and has spearheaded local and global initiatives for over a decade, getting the theater and educational communities to engage in climate action. Listen to our interview now!
Power Hour: drop in, take action, peace out
Mondays, 12-1pm
Power Hour is on a tear this year! Legislators are feeling the pressure and we’re making so much progress on the NY HEAT Act, the Climate Superfund Act, and the state budget. Join us for an hour on Mondays at noon to call reps, email our legislators, and write letters to the editor. Sign up to join the fight over Zoom!
Show 350Brooklyn your love
In 2024, we're hoping to grow our recurring donor base! Recurring donations (monthly or quarterly) provide a steady income stream for our climate justice project, allowing us to plan long term. You'll be hearing from us throughout the year with special incentives to join this special group of donors. For February, anyone who signs up to become a recurring donor will receive a small wellness gift of a handmade herbal tea blend and salve from one of our very own 350Brooklyn members. Love is in the air, send some to 350Brooklyn!
FROM OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES
Hazard NYC - Tonight at 6 PM
The independent online news organization The City has a new multimedia project on Superfund sites in New York City. Tonight, at the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza, they will present the project and open a conversation about NYC's toxic sites in the age of climate change. Tickets are free!
Kids and Climate Change
February 29th, 6-7:30pm
Climate anxiety is widespread among youth, with 75% of young people expressing fears about the future. While most parents agree that children need to know about climate change, only half have discussed it with their kids. In this interactive talk, author and parent Anya Kamenetz will share research-supported strategies for talking to children about climate from kindergarten through 12th grade – calming anxiety, sharing hope, and taking action on the local level. Assemblymember Emily Gallagher will host this interactive session at Greenpoint Library. Please register online to attend.
LL97 and energy retrofits
March 6th, 6-7:30pm
Many multi-family co-ops and condos are covered by Local Law 97, New York City's carbon caps for building. On March 6, join Urban Green and the NYC Accelerator for a broad overview of local building energy laws and how they apply to co-ops and condos. Register for this discussion and get resources to help with energy retrofit projects will be available.
Play reading and feedback
March 9th, 3-5pm
In the work-in-progress "EcoDisaster in the Hundred Acre Woods," Pooh and his friends realize they must do something to protect their endangered habitat. Join co-creator, and 350Brooklyn member, Sarah Safford for a staged reading with responses from the audience at the Brooklyn Public Library's Info Commons next Saturday.
Job opportunity
The climate organization Mothers Out Front is a multi-racial, cross-class, intergenerational movement of mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers dedicated to convincing elected officials and business leaders to work for a swift, complete, and just transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. It currently has two positions open, a New York State Campaigner and a Senior Organizer Hudson Valley.
Get involved in one of our workgroups!
350Brooklyn is volunteer-powered. At the heart of these efforts are our campaigns and committees. Follow the links below for more information on how to join.
Climate Check Stories and Solutions is 350Brooklyn’s podcast. Each monthly episode breaks down the climate crisis through conversations with local climate activists and community organizers. We discuss individual climate stories and pinpoint policies and local actions that can lead us to a healthier climate and a more just society—from fighting pipelines to working with nature and everything in-between. Email us at [email protected].
350BK Families is part of the Climate Families NYC coalition which aims to make climate activism accessible to parents and families. Our activities bring children, youth, and their adults together to fight for a livable future in age appropriate ways. Email us at [email protected].
Legislation focuses on passing significant climate legislation in Albany and in Washington. We develop relationships with local officials, research key issues, and participate in tactics like rallies and phone relays. email [email protected].
The Media Committee is 350Brooklyn's all-around in-house media team. We write copy, design graphics, run 350BK's social media channels and website, edit our biweekly community newsletter, and oversee creative initiatives like the new 350Brooklyn e-magazine Parts Per Million. Get in touch at [email protected].
People vs. Fossil Fuels/350BK is an action focused-group that works with the national PvFF coalition calling on President Biden to declare a climate emergency, stop approving fossil fuel leases and exports, and support the work of frontline communities across the country. Join us to have fun while we fight the black snake! Learn about the national coalition: peoplevsfossilfuels.org. Email: [email protected]
Plastic Free works to eliminate plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic products. We meet monthly via Zoom, and work on a variety of projects including legislative lobbying efforts, campaigns promoting going plastic free, and neighborhood efforts to reduce waste. Email us at [email protected].
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